How To Fix FINS_PRED077 - Company code &1 does not exist in the SAP system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_PRED - SFIN: Messages for Predictive Accounting

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Company code &1 does not exist in the SAP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_PRED077 - Company code &1 does not exist in the SAP system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_PRED077 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically arises when trying to perform a financial operation or transaction that requires a valid company code, but the system cannot find the specified code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Company Code Not Created: The company code may not have been created in the system.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the format expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Existence:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (or navigate to the appropriate menu path) to check if the company code exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OX02.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  If the company code exists, ensure that it is active. You can check this in the same configuration area (OBY6) or by reviewing the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the company code is supposed to exist and be active, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that there are no issues in the configuration that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the company code in question. Some transactions may have specific requirements regarding company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Display Company Code
  OX02: Create Company Code
  SE93: Check for custom transaction codes that might be related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial transactions and company code management for further insights.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for more detailed assistance.